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XRP Lawyer Reacts As South Korea’s Infinite Block Joins XRPL Validator—What’s the Ripple Effect?

Published 2024/05/13, 16:30
XRP Lawyer Reacts As South Korea’s Infinite Block Joins XRPL Validator—What’s the Ripple Effect?
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  • Institutional involvement in XRPL validation is on the rise, with Infinite Block and SBI Holdings joining as validators.
  • South Korea’s regulatory compliance enhances XRPL’s reliability, fostering a safe environment for investors.
  • SBI VC Trade’s move as an XRPL validator reflects efforts to enhance the ecosystem and represent XRP holders in Japan.

A significant development in the XRP Ledger (XRPL) ecosystem is the decision by South Korea’s Infinite Block to become a validator, following a similar move by Japan’s SBI Holdings. This indicates a rising trend of institutional participation in validating XRPL transactions. The decision by Infinite Block underscores the strategic significance of such participation, particularly in light of recent additions to the network’s validator pool.

The timing of Infinite Block’s entry following SBI Holdings’ validation as an XRPL node cannot be overlooked. Bill Morgan, a prominent pro-XRP lawyer, emphasized this point, suggesting a potential strategic alignment between these validator additions. Such alignment hints at collaborative efforts aimed at bolstering the XRPL landscape and fostering synergies within the ecosystem.

Infinite Block’s decision to participate as a validator aligns with South Korea’s robust blockchain regulatory framework. The country’s adherence to regulations such as the Travel Rule and anti-money laundering measures underscores its commitment to fostering a safe environment for XRPL projects and investors. CEO Jung Gu-tae reaffirmed this commitment, highlighting the company’s focus on regulatory compliance and user protection.

Moreover, Infinite Block’s involvement is poised to facilitate governance participation and ecosystem expansion within the XRPL network. By prioritizing regulatory compliance, the company aims to enhance the reliability of XRPL both domestically and internationally, catering to the institutional characteristics of the Korean virtual asset industry.

As earlier reported by Coinedition, SBI Holdings’ announcement regarding its node operation as an XRPL validator further contributes to the ecosystem’s development. The move by SBI VC Trade, a prominent cryptocurrency firm in Japan, signifies a concerted effort to enhance the XRPL ecosystem and reflect the voices of the XRP holder community in Japan.

By registering as a validator within the Unique Node List (UNL), SBI VC Trade aims to wield influence in voting decisions regarding new features and developments on the network

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